Essence Vortex
| Name | Essence Vortex |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Destroy target creature unless its controller pays life equal to its toughness. A creature destroyed this way can't be regenerated. |
| Flavor | Masters who sacrifice for servants will receive the gift of loyalty. |
| Artist | Margaret Organ-Kean |
| Set | Ice Age #287 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Essence Vortex
Essence Vortex, Instant, designed by Margaret Organ-Kean first released in Jun, 1995 in the set Ice Age. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 55.08.
A control deck focused on disrupting the opponent's board presence and resources would benefit from including Essence Vortex in its strategy, particularly in a Dimir or Grixis color combination. While Essence Vortex offers a unique and powerful removal effect, it may be outclassed by more versatile options like Fatal Push or Hero's Downfall in certain situations, depending on the deck's overall game plan and meta. However, Essence Vortex could see play as a sideboard option against creature-heavy decks or as a surprise factor in a specific metagame.
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| 2024-08-01 | 29.54 JMD | 45.46 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-08-05 | 29.54 JMD | 45.18 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-08-12 | 29.54 JMD | 44.46 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-08-19 | 29.54 JMD | 44.35 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-08-26 | 29.54 JMD | 44.62 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-09-02 | 29.54 JMD | 45.14 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-09-09 | 29.54 JMD | 45.06 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-09-16 | 29.54 JMD | 44.62 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-09-23 | 29.54 JMD | 44.46 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-09-30 | 29.54 JMD | 44.12 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-10-07 | 29.54 JMD | 44.62 JMD | 1 |
| 2024-10-14 | 29.54 JMD | 45.13 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-10-21 | 29.54 JMD | 45.54 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-10-28 | 29.54 JMD | 45.74 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-11-06 | 29.54 JMD | 45.85 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-11-11 | 29.54 JMD | 45.98 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-11-18 | 29.54 JMD | 45.98 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-11-25 | 29.54 JMD | 46.28 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-12-02 | 29.54 JMD | 47.30 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-12-09 | 29.54 JMD | 47.39 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-12-19 | 29.54 JMD | 47.39 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-12-23 | 29.54 JMD | 47.39 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-12-30 | 29.54 JMD | 47.39 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-01-01 | 29.54 JMD | 47.39 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-01-06 | 29.54 JMD | 47.39 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-01-13 | 29.54 JMD | 47.39 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-01-20 | 29.54 JMD | 47.39 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-01-27 | 29.54 JMD | 47.39 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-02-03 | 29.54 JMD | 47.39 JMD | 1 |
| 2025-02-10 | 37.69 JMD | 51.08 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-02-18 | 61.33 JMD | 61.33 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-04-27 | 61.23 JMD | 61.23 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-04-28 | 61.08 JMD | 61.08 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-05-06 | 61.13 JMD | 61.13 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-05-12 | 61.03 JMD | 61.03 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-05-19 | 60.92 JMD | 60.92 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-05-28 | 61.23 JMD | 61.23 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-06-03 | 60.80 JMD | 60.80 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-06-10 | 60.00 JMD | 60.00 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-06-17 | 59.26 JMD | 59.26 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-06-23 | 59.23 JMD | 59.23 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-07-01 | 58.77 JMD | 58.77 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-07-08 | 58.98 JMD | 58.98 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-07-15 | 60.00 JMD | 60.00 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-07-22 | 60.00 JMD | 60.00 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-07-29 | 60.06 JMD | 60.06 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-08-05 | 59.69 JMD | 59.69 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-08-12 | 62.87 JMD | 62.87 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-08-18 | 65.23 JMD | 65.23 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-08-25 | 60.99 JMD | 60.99 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-09-02 | 58.65 JMD | 58.65 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-09-09 | 58.31 JMD | 58.31 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-09-15 | 57.23 JMD | 57.23 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | 57.59 JMD | 57.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-09-29 | 57.41 JMD | 57.41 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-10-06 | 57.60 JMD | 57.60 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-10-13 | 58.98 JMD | 58.98 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-10-20 | 58.07 JMD | 58.07 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-10-27 | 58.00 JMD | 58.00 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-11-03 | 57.79 JMD | 57.79 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-11-10 | 57.10 JMD | 57.10 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-11-18 | 57.23 JMD | 57.23 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-11-24 | 57.89 JMD | 57.89 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-12-03 | 57.54 JMD | 57.54 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-12-08 | 58.39 JMD | 58.39 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-12-15 | 58.90 JMD | 58.90 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-12-22 | 59.54 JMD | 59.54 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-12-29 | 59.85 JMD | 59.85 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-01-01 | 59.08 JMD | 59.08 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-01-05 | 58.10 JMD | 58.10 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-01-13 | 57.97 JMD | 57.97 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-01-20 | 57.39 JMD | 57.39 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-01-26 | 56.62 JMD | 56.62 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-02-02 | 56.48 JMD | 56.48 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-02-09 | 56.05 JMD | 56.05 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-02-16 | 56.22 JMD | 56.22 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-02-23 | 55.49 JMD | 55.49 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-03-02 | 56.08 JMD | 56.08 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-03-10 | 55.85 JMD | 55.85 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-03-16 | 56.68 JMD | 56.68 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-04-02 | 56.62 JMD | 56.62 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-04-07 | 55.08 JMD | 55.08 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-04-14 | 53.77 JMD | 53.77 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-04-23 | 53.74 JMD | 53.74 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-04-30 | 53.74 JMD | 53.74 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-05-05 | 53.08 JMD | 53.08 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-05-14 | 53.23 JMD | 53.23 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-05-20 | 53.85 JMD | 53.85 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-05-25 | 54.16 JMD | 54.16 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-06-01 | 54.28 JMD | 54.28 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-06-08 | 55.61 JMD | 55.61 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-06-15 | 54.98 JMD | 54.98 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-06-23 | 55.57 JMD | 55.57 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-06-29 | 55.80 JMD | 55.80 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-07-06 | 55.34 JMD | 55.34 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-07-13 | 54.95 JMD | 54.95 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-07-20 | 54.90 JMD | 54.90 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-07-27 | 54.92 JMD | 54.92 JMD | 0 |
Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Essence Vortex
What type of card is Essence Vortex?
Essence Vortex is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Essence Vortex do?
Destroy target creature unless its controller pays life equal to its toughness. A creature destroyed this way can't be regenerated.
How much does Essence Vortex cost?
Essence Vortex currently starts at 55.08. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Essence Vortex from?
Essence Vortex was first released in the set Ice Age, illustrated by Margaret Organ-Kean.
Is Essence Vortex legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Essence Vortex can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
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